profusive

[pruh-fyoo-siv]

adjective

profuse; lavish; prodigal: profusive generosity.

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Origin of profusive

First recorded in 1630–40; profuse + -ive

Related formspro·fu·sive·ly, adverbpro·fu·sive·ness, noun

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Word Origin and History for profusively

profusive

adj.

1630s, from profuse + -ive. Related: Profusively; profusiveness.

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